90 Tow Hitch

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Originally Posted by Ivan

Well, just been to Austral Landrover in the Valley (see I'm learning about Brissy :) ) and picked up my new 90 towbar. It's a Hayman Reece style and Cost just $269.50. Which I reckon is pretty good seeing as they are a dealer. Will attempt to fit it tonight. Just one point the new towbars fit inside the chassis rails. Apparantly it's a tight fit but, I explained what I had done and they said it should fit with no dramas.

Ivan

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One trick I found on mine was to fit the side rails first loosly then jack the bar into position. I tried for over an hour fitting the plate up first with no luck.
Good luck

Allan

Thanks Allan that's what I will try. I may remove the second tank first to see how it fits. The re-fit it all with the tank in place.

Ivan

Well fitted the new Towhitch last night and must say I am pleased with how it looks. It wasn't easy holding the towbar in position whilst holding the second tank in place with my knees and trying to fit the bolts.
I now realise what people mean about the thiness of the later rear cross member. The supplied bolts were no where near long enough. Fortunately I had the bolts from the original towbar and used those instead. They need a bit of paint now to match up with the new shiny towhitch :D

Ivan

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Originally Posted by Ivan

Well fitted the new Towhitch last night and must say I am pleased with how it looks. It wasn't easy holding the towbar in position whilst holding the second tank in place with my knees and trying to fit the bolts.
I now realise what people mean about the thiness of the later rear cross member. The supplied bolts were no where near long enough. Fortunately I had the bolts from the original towbar and used those instead. They need a bit of paint now to match up with the new shiny towhitch :D

Ivan

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Good one, glad it worked out.

Allan

Photo Ivan?

Will take a pic over the weekend and post it up.

Ivan